The Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), established in 1972, is a United States National Recreation Area covering 80,002 acres around the San Francisco bay area. The roughly 125 square mile park is managed by the National Park Service and is one of the most visited in the National Park system, seeing more than 13 million visitors per year. The GGNRA is a collection of areas spanning from southern San Mateo County to Northern Marin County, and encompasses several areas of San Francisco.
Their is no camping allowed in the area.
There are two luxury hotels, two youth hostels and four campgrounds in the park. Because Golden Gate is surrounded by residential and commercial areas, there are numerous other lodging possibilities close to the park, ranging from budget motels to 5-star hotels. The Inn at the Presidio is located on the Main Post, the "heart of the Presidio." Cavallo Point Lodge is located in Fort Baker, Sausalito. Hostelling International offers affordable accommodations in spectacular locations in the park, including the Marin Headlands Hostel and the SF Fisherman's Wharf Hostel at Fort Mason. The San Francisco Convention and Visitor Bureau has information about lodging surrounding the park in the San Francisco area. Contact the bureau at 415-391-2000. To learn more about campgrounds in the park, call the Marin Headlands Visitor Center at (415) 331-1540 or visit our Camping Page. Recreation.gov provides information about camping for Kirby Cove in the Marin Headlands. To make reservations for the other campgrounds in the Marin Headlands call the Marin Headlands Visitor Center at (415) 331-1540. Visit the Presidio Trust site to reserve the Rob Hill Campground on the Presidio.
Spot whales at Muir Beach Overlook during their winter migration (December-February) Scan the sky for migratory birds of prey (raptors) soaring above Marin Headlands on Hawk Hill (in Fall) Take a wildflower walk at Fort Funston (in spring) Take a rocky trail out to Point Bonita Lighthouse (limited hours) Great American Backyard campout, sleep under the stars in the Marin Headlands! Enjoy a fun weekend of games, hikes, and s'mores